Spanish

The Spanish major enables students to become better communicators and more globally aware citizens. In addition to learning the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, students study foundational literary works in Spanish while learning to write and read effectively through sustained critical thought similar to English writing classes.

Fluent and Flourishing

Students who graduate with this major can pursue careers in:

Healthcare

Law

Business

Social work

Psychology

Criminal justice

Education

Spanish is also valuable as a second major because it prepares students to use their knowledge and skills with a broader range of people: those who speak English and those who speak Spanish.

BVU hosts a Spanish Language Fair in which high schools are invited to campus to compete in Spanish-language events including a scavenger hunt, skits, and a language bowl. Each year we participate in the Spanish Undergraduate Conference in which students present original research among Spanish students from other universities.

We also lead a literacy class for adult members of the area’s native Spanish-speaking community who have not learned to read. Our students work with them to teach the basics of reading. It is an empowering and uplifting experience for both the students and the community.

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Organize and Volunteer

Fiesta Latina

Directly affiliated with a yearly Fiesta Latina event which is organized by RAICES, a club dedicated to Latinos and Hispanics at BVU and the local community. Students and members of BVU’s Spanish Honor Society (Sigma Delta Pi) work with RAICES to organize volunteers and events at the fair.

Internships

Mujeres entre mundos, Seville, Spain

Frontera de Cristo

Law Office of Pedro Escobar

ESL Program at Storm Lake Community Schools

Careers

Habitat for Humanity

Elementary Spanish teacher

Spanish teacher

Graduate School

University of Rhode Island

Texas Tech University

San Diego State University

University of Iowa

Major in Spanish (34 Credit Hours)

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SPAN
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN
202
Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN
301
Advanced Grammar and Conversation

SPAN
302
Advanced Grammar and Composition

SPAN
335
Introduction to Hispanic Literature

SPAN
490
International Experience

SPAN
498
Senior Seminar

6-12 credit hours from

SPAN
308
Spanish in the Community

SPAN
311
Culture and Civilization of Spain

SPAN
312
Culture and Civilization of Latin America

SPAN
410
Survey of the Literature of Spain

SPAN
415
Survey of the Literature of Latin America

SPAN
430
Spanish Classics

SPAN
450
Special Topics

Minor in Spanish (28 Credit Hours)

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SPAN
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN
202
Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN
301
Advanced Grammar and Conversation

SPAN
302
Advanced Grammar and Composition

SPAN
335
Introduction to Hispanic Literature

9 credit hours from

SPAN
308
Spanish in the Community

SPAN
311
Culture and Civilization of Spain

SPAN
312
Culture and Civilization of Latin America

SPAN
410
Survey of the Literature of Spain

SPAN
415
Survey of the Literature of Latin America

SPAN
430
Spanish Classics

SPAN
450
Special Topics

SPAN
490
International Experience

SPAN
498
Senior Seminar

Major in Spanish with Teaching Licensure, 5-12 or K-12 (30 Credit Hours)

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Spanish major or minor

Plus requirements for secondary education and education core

Elementary (K-8) foreign language endorsement may be added to the 5-12 teaching license with the addition of TEAC 414 Professional Seminar III: Student Teaching in Elementary Foreign Language (K-6). Other field experiences will include both elementary and secondary placements.